Seine-et-Marne: The natural area of ​​the Orphan Islands has undergone a transformation

Tuesday, June 20, 2023, elected officials and students from surrounding schools jointly opened the brand new Visitor Trail Sensitive landscape From the Orphan Islands Follow Favoritewhich is located midway between the municipalities Wants Based on Satannear Montero Vault Yun.

Acquired by the department of Seine-et-Marne several years ago in order to preserve its natural character and make it walkable, this site is a great place to raise awareness of the environmental issue.

Various spaces have been developed.

“Different spaces have been developed by, for example, building a bench that embraces the meandering of the river and aims to allow visitors to understand respect for the heritage of the river and the valley,” explains the Mayor of Foulkes, Sylvain Lecosnier.

Brilliant Orphan Valley extends, for its part, to no less than 7000 hectares and crosses seven municipalities. It takes its name from the river that runs through it for 45 km and its source Yoon.

The main theme of this place is to protect biodiversity and above all, to find a balance between human or territorial activities, wealth production and environmental protection. All this, taking into account its history and peculiarities.

In the heart of a valley classified for its landscape and heritage, the natural space of the Orphan Islands is the legacy of the ancient developments that shape its identity and biological functioning.

This framework is supported by Favent Mill and its hydraulic installations, offering visitors a beautiful natural setting in the intimate jungle setting where this vibrant river hides,” adds Sylvain Lecosnier.

Art land

In parallel with this opening, and over a period of several months, the children of Foulkes Elementary School, on this site, carried out all their activities A poetic work of land artBy discovering animals and plants.

Seine-et-Marne includes 22 natural sensitive areas. This department is the green lung of Ile-de-France, and we all have an obligation to be very attentive to it and to preserve it.

Address: Chemin Bonneau, in Voulx. Access: A country road starting from the cemetery, head towards the football field by Chemin Bonneau.

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